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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Prescribed fire effects on structure in uneven-aged stands of loblolly and shortleaf pines

Author(s): M. D. Cain, T. B. Wigley and D. J. Reed

Month: Sum
Year: 1998

Publication Type: Article
Journal: Wildlife Society Bulletin
Volume: 26
Issue: 2
Pages: 209-218

Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Forest

Species Referenced: Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry ),

Abstract

The effect of burn interval on forest structure was assessed in loblolly and shortleaf pine forests. More frequent burning resulted in decreased graminoid and composite ground cover and midstory height, but not density or basal area of saplings. Lowest diversity of sapling species was found in plots burned every 3 years.

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M. D. Cain, T. B. Wigley and D. J. Reed. "Prescribed fire effects on structure in uneven-aged stands of loblolly and shortleaf pines." Wildlife Society Bulletin 26.2 (1998): 209-218.

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